ASO5 Taxation Accountant

Synergie Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking an ASO5 Taxation Accountant for a South Australian Government client based in Port Adelaide. You will prepare complex GST, FBT and Payroll Tax returns and provide taxation advice across the organisation.

Work closely with government agencies, maintain compliance, produce working papers and support continuous improvement of tax processes in a dynamic public-sector environment in Adelaide. Experience with Masterpiece, Oracle or OneSource is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing complex taxation returns
• Sound knowledge of GST, FBT and Payroll Tax requirements
• Experience preparing reconciliations and analysing financial data
• Ability to interpret taxation legislation, rulings and governance frameworks

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review GST, FBT and Payroll Tax returns
• Produce working papers, reconciliations and briefing materials
• Liaise with government client agencies and taxation authorities
• Analyse financial information and investigate taxation discrepancies
• Provide accurate advice on taxation legislation and rulings
• Contribute to tax policy and procedures improvements
• Support compliance across government financial systems

Skills

GST

FBT

Payroll Tax

Tax advice

Tools

Masterpiece

Oracle

OneSource

Excel

Job description

Apply Your Tax Expertise Across South Australian Government

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking an ASO5 Taxation Accountant for a trusted Government client located in Port Adelaide.

The important parts:

• Pay:$40–$55 per hour + Super | Duration:3-month contract (potential for extension)
• Police clearance: Current National Police Clearance required

What you will be required to do:

As the Taxation Accountant, you will:

• Prepare and review complex GST, FBT and Payroll Tax returns
• Produce supporting working papers, reconciliations and briefing materials
• Liaise with government client agencies and taxation authorities
• Analyse financial information and investigate taxation discrepancies
• Provide accurate advice on taxation legislation, rulings and case law
• Identify training requirements relating to taxation compliance
• Research legislative and regulatory changes and communicate their impact
• Contribute to the development of taxation policies and procedures
• Support compliance across government financial systems and processes
• Undertake quality assurance, risk management and continuous improvement work
• Build productive working relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Maintain complete and accurate business records
• Deliver services in accordance with agreed performance measures and legislative requirements

To be successful in the role you will:

• Experience preparing complex taxation returns
• Sound working knowledge of GST, FBT and Payroll Tax requirements
• Experience preparing reconciliations and analysing financial data
• The ability to interpret taxation legislation, rulings and governance frameworks
• Experience providing complex taxation advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
• The ability to manage competing deadlines in a demanding environment
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements
• Experience identifying and implementing financial process improvements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, modelling and reconciliations
• Experience using financial management and taxation applications

Experience with systems such as Masterpiece, Oracle or OneSource would be highly regarded.

What’s on offer for you:

• Specialist taxation role within the South Australian Government
• Exposure to taxation matters across multiple government agencies
• Opportunity to prepare complex GST, FBT and Payroll Tax returns
• Work with experienced taxation and financial services professionals
• Contribute to policy, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Adelaide-based government assignment
• Meaningful work supporting accurate public-sector financial administration

Special Conditions

• Applicants must hold current Australian working rights
• A current National Police Clearance is required

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360 recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.